Il Fornaio Seattle \npresents an\n‘Inspired Italy’\nCooking Class \nSaturday\, January 10th at 9:00am\n$40 per guest \n\nJoin Chef Franz Ju
nga for a morning of fun\, learning and fabulous flavors at his ‘Inspired
Italy’ cooking class. In this hands-on class\, Chef Franz will show you ho
w to prepare the famous Italian “Mother” sauces such as Marinara\, Bologne
se and Béchamel.

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Cooking classes are
held monthly from 9:00am to 10:30am in the Risotteria. Each class includes
breakfast snacks\, a signature gift and class-related recipes. These fun
and informative classes are $40 per person or $55 with the hardcover Il Fo
rnaio Pasta Book. Children 16 and under are welcome to join you for half p
rice.

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oin us for a wine tasting featuring Alcesti Wines! A family owned and oper
ated winery located in the Marsala growing region of Sicily\, Alcesti uses
the traditional tried and true techniques of wine making blended with sta
te-of-the-art modernization that brings about perfect conditions to create
their award-winning wines.

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Enjoy a taste of Grillo\, Nero d’Avola and Sy
rah from Alesti as well as a liquoroso wine\, Zibibbo di Sicilia. Our wine
tasting will include a sampling of Italian appetizers and guidance from g
uest speaker Giuseppe Carraturo of VI Wines.

On arrival\, you will be greete
d with a glass of bubbly Prosecco and appetizers. Once seated\, everyone w
ill make homemade pizza dough and sauce and add assorted toppings. Class w
ill be followed by a pizza luncheon with a refreshing scoop of gelato for
dessert.

Enjoy both local
and Italian wines and cheese that are perfectly paired together. Guest sp
eaker Giuseppe Carraturo of VI Wines will present the wines and guest spea
ker Kallijah Paraska of The Cheese Connection will present the cheeses.

Join us in the bar for a casual\, at-your-own-pace wine tasting
experience. Sample 10 wines and enjoy an appetizer or pizza of your choic
e. All wines are available for purchase as well as a 10% discount on cases
of 12 bottles\, including mixed cases.

Join us for another highly anticipated cooking c
lass taught by Chef Tony Sanabria! Guests will enjoy a three-course lunche
on and complimentary prosecco toast. Wine flight pairing for each course a
vailable.

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February Wine Tasting\nSaturday\, February 13th from 3 to 5pm\n $35 per guest

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\nJoin us in the bar for a casual\, at-your-
own-pace wine tasting experience. Sample 10 wines and enjoy an appetizer o
r pizza of your choice. All wines are available for purchase with a 10% di
scount on cases of 12 bottles\, including mixed cases.

Join Chef Tony for an enjoyable Saturday afternoon demonstration-style
cooking class on working with fresh Italian ingredients and techniques the
professionals use in the kitchen. During the class you will enjoy a 3-cou
rse lunch along with a complimentary glass of wine. Come learn how to wow
your guests at the next dinner party!\nThe m
enu for the afternoon includes Insalata Verdure al Forno con Cresc
ione e Bietole (roasted vegetable salad with watercress and beets dresse
d with strawberry vinaigrette and topped with feta cheese)\, Spied
ini Trio (beef\, chicken and seafood skewers with bell peppers\, onions
and mushrooms\, served over heirloom tomatoes and caponatina) and
Semifreddo con Caramelle di Frutta (decadent layered housemade ice cream
with candied fruit and mascarpone cheese). Wine pairings for each course
available. Buon appetito!

\nJoin us in the bar for a casual\, at-your-own-pace wine tasting experien
ce. Sample 10 wines and enjoy an appetizer or pizza of your choice. All wi
nes are available for purchase and carryout at retail price\, subject to a
vailability. There is also a 10% discount on cases of 12\, including mixed
cases.

Join us in the bar for
a casual\, at-your-own-pace wine tasting experience. Sample 10 wines and e
njoy an appetizer or pizza of your choice. All of our wines are available
for purchase and carryout at 50% off with an additional 10% discount on c
ases of 12. Subject to availability.

Join Chef Tony Sanabr
ia for a three-course cooking class with recipes that are sure to wow gues
ts at your next dinner party! Class includes lunch featuring each of the d
ishes prepared as well as a complimentary prosecco toast.

\n Join us for an explora
tion of ten Italian wines with guest speaker Roberto D’Onofrio from Impero
wines! All of the wines tasted are available for purchase and carryout at
50% off with an additional 10% discount on cases of 12. Subject to availa
bility.

Kids’ Cooking Class\n Saturday\, January 7th at 11am\n $18.95 per guest\n Join us for our first Kids’ Coo
king Class of the year! We invite your little ones to learn
\n how to make authentic Italian pizza. Cla
ss includes pizza\, soft drinks and gelato. \n Recommended for kids ages 4-12\; must be accompanied by a
n adult.